Women of Marvel #1 is a 56-page one-shot in celebration of all things well, women. Comics legend Louise Simonson kicks off this massive issue with an introduction and a call to action to increase representation in comics. This collection features stories and artwork from some fresh faces and fan favorites. From X-Men to Avengers, this…
The Following is a BREAKING NEWS Special Report. Iron Man Still Rules. Written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn by Angel Unzueta, colored by Frank D’Armata, and lettered by Joe Caramagna, Iron Man #8 finds Ol’ Shellhead replaced by Ol’ Cat Ears; focusing on co-lead Patsy Walker, her storied, trauma-filled history, and her once-again blossoming psionic powers….
Matt Murdock has a good ol’ fashioned yard fight in the rain in Daredevil #29. Written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Marco Checchetto, colored by Marcio Menyz, and lettered by Clayton Cowles, Daredevil #29 finds the Goop gone but the problems remaining. Matt on the inside is having to deal with escalating violence while on…
Just when you thought you were out they GOOP YA back in Fantastic Four #30. Written by Dan Slott, drawn by Zé Carlos, colored by Jesus Aburtov, and lettered by Joe Caramagna, Fantastic Four #30 (LGY #675) finds the First Family still struggling through Knull’s invasion. Separated, down two members, and trapped on Yancy Street,…
Thor and Loki are in trouble. They’ve summoned the Midgard Serpent’s sister, and now they have to save Asgard from her. And even if they succeed, something even more terrifying might be waiting on the other side in Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #2, with a story by Mariko Tamaki, art by Gurihiru and letters…
The classic ‘What If’ concept gets a modern twist by asking ‘What if Peter Parker gave in to the alien costume’s darkest impulses?’ It’s the first part of a four part tale of terror from Chip Zdarsky, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth, and Joe Caramagna. The ‘What If’ is one of Marvel’s most classic concepts, to…
The helpful Agent Aether, mentor to super-kids, turned out to be the evil Wizard (that’s actually his villain name), with a plan to steal the Power kids’ powers! Can they un-disempower themselves and foil his plans, now that they’ve got help from another adult…Wolverine? Power Pack #5, written by Ryan North, drawn by Nico Leon,…
Diplomatic tensions between humans and mutants heighten and Cherub gets the spotlight as Children Of The Atom continues! Vita Ayala, Bernard Chang, Marcelo Maiolo, and Travis Lanham take us deeper into the lives of these Maybe Not Mutants in Children of the Atom #2. Kenneth Laster: Here we are once again! Another issue and another…
Long running plot threads come to a head as The Vampire Nation positions itself against Krakoa. Benjamin Percy, Scot Eaton, JP Mayer, Matthew Wilson and Cory Petit deliver Wolverine #11. TT: Hello Pierce! I am very excited to discuss the foundation of a new nation with you! Have you heard the gospel of Dracul? PL:…
The women of Excalibur know a lot about trauma, and are finally talking about it. They want everyone, even their enemies, to feel that catharsis. Tini Howard, Marcus To, Erik Arciniega and Ariana Maher explore in Excalibur #20. Charlie Davis: Well. I uh…hello? I am supposed to be talking about Excalibur but all my co-writers…
When the new series began our other-dimensional-yet-Boricua heroine was doing pretty well in the hero game (remember the West Coast Avengers?) but she missed her old neighborhood, Washington Heights, and her adoptive family there. She zipped home just in time to see their building explode: they’re safe, for now, but whodunit? And why? Written by…
The battle below continues as Hulk and Joe Fixit scrap against the Leader in Immortal Hulk #45, written by Al Ewing, pencilled by Joe Bennett, inked by Ruy José and Belardino Brabo. with colors by Paul Mounts, and letters by Cory Petit Cori McCreery: Hey Rob! We didn’t burn the place down while you were…
The gentrification of Lowtown stops here in Gerry Duggan, Stefano Caselli, Edgar Delgado and Cory Petit’s Marauders #19. Christina Eddleman: Nineteen issues in, and I knew it had to happen sooner or later. The readers are going to be so disappointed. A fire and ice pun. Ian, at least you’re here to soften the blow….
The Runaways have received unexpected guests before, but they really weren’t expecting Wolverine and Pixie to show up on the doorstep of their Hostel home, looking for distress signals from a young mutant that seemed to be coming from inside the house – specifically from Molly, the youngest member of the found family. Who really…
The King of Hell era of Ghost Rider comes to a close in the middle of another King’s saga in King in Black: Ghost Rider #1 by Ed Brisson, Juan Frigeri, Jason Keith, and Joe Caramagna. So, normally when we talk about “meta” comics, we’re referring to comics that by their narrative seem to intentionally…